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Copen Blue

Often used for its versatile and reflective qualities, Copen Blue remains a staple for Sherwin-Williams designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to provide a clean, timeless feel that works across various lighting conditions. We've gathered 31 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.

Hex

#C2CCC4

LRV

58.64

Light Reflectance Value
58.64
light
Temperaturecool
SaturationMuted

Copen Blue in Real Rooms

Copen Blue has a high LRV of 58.64 — it reflects a lot of light and will read pale and airy in most spaces. It's cool-toned and , so it will lean blue or gray under cool north-facing light and soften in warmer evening light. Grouped in the Green family, the photos below show it applied in a bedroom, misc, living room, bathroom, kitchen cabinets and house.

5 Bedroom Photos

Copen Blue creates a bedroom that feels deliberately calm rather than accidentally plain. The color absorbs the first rays of morning light without bouncing them back harshly, which means waking up in this environment feels gentle and gradual. Keep the window treatments simple and let the walls do the heavy lifting.

SW Copen Blue bedroom color review

SW Copen Blue bedroom color review

@ahomewithastory

Sherwin Williams Copen Blue bedroom color

Sherwin Williams Copen Blue bedroom color

@ahomewithastory

Sherwin Williams Copen Blue bedroom paint review

Sherwin Williams Copen Blue bedroom paint review

@ahomewithastory

Sherwin Williams Copen Blue bedroom

Sherwin Williams Copen Blue bedroom

@jritt

Copen blue bedroom

Copen blue bedroom

@crowebuilthomes

8 Misc Photos

These photos show Copen Blue in spaces that don't fit neatly into a single category: transitional spaces, accent applications, and rooms where the color becomes a fine detail rather than a broad backdrop.

Copen blue painted furniture

Copen blue painted furniture

@crowebuilthomes

4 Living Room Photos

The beauty of Copen Blue in a living room lies in its versatility with textures. It provides a smooth, matte-like quality that contrasts beautifully against plush velvet sofas or chunky wool rugs. It's a color that invites you to stay a little longer, creating an atmosphere that feels established rather than just decorated.

Sw copen blue living room

Sw copen blue living room

@lana______1940home

Living room

Living room

@lana______1940home

Copen blue living room

Copen blue living room

@lana______1940home

Sherwin williams copen blue living room

Sherwin williams copen blue living room

@lana______1940home

5 Bathroom Photos

In a powder room, Copen Blue can be used floor-to-ceiling to create a dramatic, high-impact experience for guests. Because these rooms are small and transitional, they can handle the full intensity of the color's personality without feeling overwhelming.

Sherwin Williams Copen Blue bathroom picture

Sherwin Williams Copen Blue bathroom picture

@renewedhomes

Sherwin williams copen blue bathroom paint

Sherwin williams copen blue bathroom paint

@intorior_designs

Sherwin williams copen blue bathroom

Sherwin williams copen blue bathroom

@intorior_designs

Copen blue bathroom

Copen blue bathroom

@intorior_designs

Bathroom

Bathroom

@intorior_designs

2 Kitchen Cabinets Photos

For an island-only application, Copen Blue provides a stunning focal point. It anchors the center of the room, creating a "furniture piece" feel that contrasts beautifully with lighter perimeter cabinets and draws people toward the heart of the kitchen.

SW Copen Blue kitchen cabinets color review

SW Copen Blue kitchen cabinets color review

@robbrestyle

Sw 0068 kitchen cabinets

Sw 0068 kitchen cabinets

@carypaulstudios

7 House Photos

On a traditional or historic home, Copen Blue acts as a restorative force. It brings out the dignity of the original craftsmanship while making the structure feel relevant to the 21st century. It's a "new classic" in every sense.

SW 0068 exterior color review

SW 0068 exterior color review

@heylucy

Coordinating Colors

Similar Colors

Color Codes

HEX#C2CCC4
RGB194, 204, 196
HSL132° 9% 78%
CMYK5 0 4 20
CIE LabL: 81.1 a: -4.9 b: 2.8
XYZX: 53.80 Y: 58.64 Z: 60.70